Guest Ashley Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Hey guys, I was just wondering if any mosquito repellent are safe to use on greys. This summer seems to be filled with mosquitoes with all of the rain we have had, and I can't see them on Sadie in the dark. Will a repellent especially for kids be okay? I haven't used anything on her yet, as I want to be sure. Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra708 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 oh my gosh this is freaky, but i just signed on to post a topic about exactly the same thing. looking for a safe thing to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I was reading up the other day and haven't tried it yet, but I read Petco carries Farnam Flys-Off Insect Repellent. Supposed to repel mosquitos and gnats as well as flies. We're treating the yard in the meantime. We got an attachment at Home Depot for the hose and filled it with dish soap and have been spraying the yard with soapy water. The soap is supposed to kill the bugs by dehydrating them. It seems to help. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ashley Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I was reading up the other day and haven't tried it yet, but I read Petco carries Farnam Flys-Off Insect Repellent. Supposed to repel mosquitos and gnats as well as flies. We're treating the yard in the meantime. We got an attachment at Home Depot for the hose and filled it with dish soap and have been spraying the yard with soapy water. The soap is supposed to kill the bugs by dehydrating them. It seems to help. I'll look into that insect repellent, thank you Unfortunately, we are in a condo, so no yard to spray for us I am glad that it seems to work for you though! oh my gosh this is freaky, but i just signed on to post a topic about exactly the same thing. looking for a safe thing to use. Crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I carry a couple of topicals...we used them on the weekend of the fourth and I even sprayed myself. I forgot my legs though. insect repellants I have heard Skin So Soft from Avon works great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Even though I'm not crazy about the smell, I use Avon's Skin-so-soft Avon Normally I am a mosquito and gnat magnet, when I wear this stuff, the bugs steer clear. For Mandy, I use Pugsley's Choice Pugsley's Choice It isn't 100%, but fewer mosquitos are dive-bombing her. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 (edited) I use an all natural one found at Walmart by Bert's Bees works good and smells nice Edited July 18, 2009 by kydie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 You want something with NO DEET, which regular kids' mosquito repellants have. I've heard that the Adams flea/tick mist works but haven't tried it. My pregnant neighbor will tell you that Avon Skin So Soft does not in fact work. Poor lady is going nuts this summer. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I use an all natural one found at Walmart by Bert's Bees works good and smells nice Same here, can also be found at some grocery stores and Walgrens. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I use skin so soft diluted- sprayed onto a paper towel and then wiped on them. Chloe HATES bugs. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 My old standby, which I use for fleas, ticks, and mosquitos ... Adams Flea and Tick Mist. Works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest para611 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Try spraying Listerine around the area, not on the hound or kids...it will keep mosquitos away for hours. Any kind of Listerine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ashley Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks a lot, guys I'll try to find that Bert's Bees all natural one, or at least one that is natural with no Deet. I wish we could spray around the property, but living in a condo makes that hard. We could spray the balcony, though. I will do that tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 OH... I almost forgot! My friend in Florida (in the "boonies") uses those Citronella rings that you burn ... Okay, for those of you who remember the "Pics" we used to buy at the Drive-Ins??? Similar to those, and the Citronella ones are SAFE, and EFFECTIVE! My friend uses them on her patio, with GREAT success! SHE uses them, and the Adams on her greys :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I carry a couple of topicals...we used them on the weekend of the fourth and I even sprayed myself. I forgot my legs though. insect repellants We use these from Sue We use them on hounds and humans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ashley Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I managed to find some repellent containing citronella instead of deet, will this be okay to use on Sadie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My favorite is Cactus Juice. This stuff is wonderful against mosquitoes and it's 100% natural. Plus, it smells like creamsicles. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gretzky Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I use an all natural one found at Walmart by Bert's Bees works good and smells nice Same here, can also be found at some grocery stores and Walgrens. Can also be found at Target and CVS. Runs about $7 in MA. It works pretty good but I honestly don't think anything will be 100% this year. The little ba$tards are out all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2greysinPA Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 thank you for all the useful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bellenzo Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 In my experience the Avon Skin so Soft works best. I just got back from a camping trip and it was very effective, more so than the high powered DEEt stuff. I also spray the dogs with Skin so Soft around their back ends when they are being pestered by gnats and flies. The only thing I don't like about it is the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 We have lots of those nasty sketters and greenheads at our shore house, I use Avon Skin So Soft. I keep a spray bottle handy. I mix half water and half SSS, it seems to work really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I managed to find some repellent containing citronella instead of deet, will this be okay to use on Sadie? I used a citronella based spray on my greyhound with no problem. Can't remember the name of it - I got it in some organic grocery store - but it did an OK job of keeping the mosquitos and gnats away. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest monasmom Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Has anyone tried those Off clip-ons? It has a little fan in it, I think. I was thinking of trying one myself hoping it would also deter mosquitos around the hounds. I haven't actually seen one in a store (just a commercial) so I haven't read ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dragonmom Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 what about tucking a bounce sheet in the collar? my dad uses them when he is out cutting grass and sticks it under his hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Neems Oil. I know onlynaturalpet.com has it and I believe Lori does at adogsdream. Works well for our mosquito infested areas. Of course, so does air condition, which is what my two opt for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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